I know, I know that title was probably the worst thing you’ve ever read but I needed your attention somehow. As most people with an internet connection and friends may know, the amazing and witty love story, the Fault in Our Stars By John Green, is being released as a movie on June 6. You…
When I was younger, I distinctly remember myself being the embodiment of the popular idiom “There is no ‘I’ in team.” I never really wanted to work with anyone else, never mind be part of a team. But little did I know that being on a sports team can be very rewarding and can help…
Alexandra (Alex) Wadey is a grade 12 student at William Aberhart High School who was recognized by Kids up Front and Youth Central as a part of the Pay it Forward project, recognizing youth for their “pay it forward” attitude. Alex is a kind and positive volunteer, participating in Youth Week and being a member…
If anyone knows me, they know that I don’t like most of music’s top 40, or even the world’s top 100. But songs are popular for a reason, so I decided to endeavour to listen to these songs and see what they actually mean. So I went on iTunes to see what the top 7…
What do you do when you can’t get a job? For most, this is a hard question to tackle and some turn to resumé gimmicks. Although lots of times these don’t work, sometimes they do hit well with bosses. Most of the time, professional recruiters are trained to block out creative resumes and turn them…
Laurier Lounge is known as a high quality French restaurant. I did not find it to be as high quality as it should have been. The service was excellent and attentive, but was a bit slow. The menu is very limited so I recommend you check out the menu prior to going to this restaurant,…
News of the Academy Awards, the Noble Prize, Grammys, Junos, Golden Globe, the Stanley Cup… Media, and therefore our lives, are filled with celebrities being prestigiously recognized for doing their jobs and living that life. But what about the people in our own community, in our own lives, who are going above and beyond to…
Cason Crane is a humble, down to earth, generous, courageous, determined, and driven human being brought up in New Jersey and was the first LGBTQ person to climb the seven summits of the world. At such a young age, to me he stands not only as an inspiration for the LGBTQ community but also a symbolic representation of change. I…
Anybody who knows me know that I love music. People find my love for music a bit obsessive and odd, But I have good reason to be obsessed, and here are some reasons why: Relatable One thing about music is that you can listen to it no matter how you are feeling. There are songs for…
Throughout history, the human race has progressed drastically. Our leaders, important figures for our progression, have often facilitated this societal progress through speeches, where they explain to society how how to make this progress. Some of these speeches may be relatively drab while others may make profound impacts on society and its progression. This list…
I will actually be writing a series on this topic because I think that every teen should be aware of some general common health problems among their age group. As a teen, we believe that we have great health, but the smallest decision can have life-long effects. Teens can get health problems just as much…
It’s almost Chinese New Year! This special Chinese holiday occurs on the first of every year in accordance to the lunar calender. This year, it happens to fall on Jan. 31 on our traditional calender. It is a festive celebration that involves meeting up with friends and relatives, lots of music, and cultural spirit. Of…
Top 10 reasons why Frozen is a fantastic film SPOILER ALERT! Now that that’s been addressed: if you noticed the joke in the title, two points to you. Disney’s latest Frozen film becomes a new fan favourite – and for good reason too. Frozen is a refreshing film that steps away from the traditional Disney…
Exam season, the most traitorous season of all for some. Ahead of Calgary winters, exam season is a dreaded time in which students diligently put to work their accumulated knowledge in a final leg to “prove” to teachers, parents and themselves that they have actually learned something in the past few months. But as the…
Canadian politics have always been interesting, but only as I’ve emerged from my shell of general oblivion to the world outside of school and homework have I come to appreciate it. 2013 was perhaps Canada’s year: sure, the US government shut down, but Rob Ford probably got more attention then that. Needless to say, here…